Woman killed by alligator in Florida was a 'fun-loving' spirit, family says

The 31-year-old woman who died after she was attacked by an alligator in Florida on Sunday has been identified as Brittany ...

Naomi Osaka shows off another fashion creation as 2nd round gets under way at Wimbledon

Naomi Osaka had a new look to show off for her second match at Wimbledon. Osaka, whose fashion reveals have become an event of their own at Grand Slam tournaments, wore a less elaborate outfit for her ...

3 people die of asphyxiation during Mexico City celebrations after World Cup win

Mexican health authorities said Wednesday that three people died of asphyxiation during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City after the national team’s victory over Ecuador secured a place in ...

USPS worker killed in in western NC while delivering mail; man charged with murder

USPS rural letter carrier Brandi Reynolds was found dead on Monteith Acres Road in Hays, a small town in Wilkes County. William Craig Durham was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and ...

Syria’s first post-Assad Parliament takes shape as interim president names 70 lawmakers

The first Parliament in Syria’s post-Assad era took shape Wednesday with the announcement of 70 legislators selected by interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa to join the 140 chosen in elections over the ...

New Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation

New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that the central bank would remain independent and seek to bring down inflation, likely foreclosing the rate cuts President Donald Trump has sought ...

World Cup buzz has the potential to mint more soccer fans among kids — some just toddlers now

Jude Cornell joined a swarm of toddlers crawling after soccer balls, tossing training cones into the air and relocating a ...

Fire in Belgian apartment block leaves at least 6 people dead, many injured

At least six people were killed and many others injured on Wednesday in a fire at an apartment block on the outskirts of the Belgian city of Antwerp, police said.

Kawhi Leonard going back to Toronto after Raptors make deal with Clippers, AP source says

Kawhi Leonard is headed back to the Toronto Raptors, after they struck a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers to reunite with the player who led their run to the 2019 NBA championship, a person with ...

A marine heat wave caused seabird deaths off California. El Nino could worsen the die-off

Within minutes of walking on a San Diego beach, marine ornithologist Tammy Russell found the feathered carcasses — one after another.

Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy that New York Times journalists be accompanied by an escort

A federal judge has ordered the Defense Department to temporarily halt its requirement that New York Times journalists be ...

EU issues new steel and e-commerce regulations to reduce trade imbalance with China

The European Union rolled out two measures to protect its steel industry and limit e-commerce small parcels on Wednesday as the 27-nation bloc grapples with its staggering trade imbalance with China.